Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday (May 25) for an annual Haj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to the war in the Middle East. MORE..
25 May 2026 (11:42 PM)
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2026 is approaching the one million mark, according to data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). MORE..
25 May 2026 (8:33 PM)
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health has issued a set of special guidelines to all health authorities and relevant institutions aimed at controlling and preventing the spread of meningitis. MORE..
25 May 2026 (7:56 PM)
The �Surekuma� pension scheme remains open for all individuals aged between 18 and 59 who are not entitled to government pension benefits, the Sri Lanka Social Security Board has announced. MORE..
25 May 2026 (5:55 PM)
The government has declared five forests as protected reserves in conjunction with World Environment Day. MORE..
25 May 2026 (6:01 PM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has indicated that vehicle prices could see a temporary increase due to higher surcharges imposed on vehicle imports and fluctuations in exchange rates. MORE..
26 May 2026 (12:05 AM)